Technically, Tater Tot Hotdish is a one-pot meal, so you don’t have to serve it with a side dish Dontcha know. For example, smiley fries can be great for kids (it might even make up for the veggies they will be eating!), sweet potato tater tots for a little more vitamin A, or just fun flavored tots like onion or cheddar to spice up your dish. It depends on your preference.įor fun, you can substitute the tater tots for other similar products. Though our Tater Tot Hotdish recipe calls for ground beef, substitutes like turkey, venison, or other similar types may be used instead. You don't even need to use cheddar cheese if you'd prefer! Pepper Jack, Colby, or other cheeses would also be delicious. The cheese can also go on top of the tater tots, just sprinkle it on about 5 minutes before the hotdish is done, giving it enough time to melt but not burn. You may add about a cup of cheddar cheese in with the cream of mushroom soup if you would prefer, whether it is for another binder or simply because you like cheese (for good reason). Making the homemade soup is quite simple and tastes soooo good! How can I make this a Cheesy Tater Tot Hotdish? You can also substitute cream of celery, cream of corn, or another cream of soup for the cream of mushroom or make homemade mushroom soup. When I’m short on time, I reheat individual portions in the microwave or the air fryer to get a little bit extra crispy. I sometimes add a tablespoon or two of water around the edges to keep it from drying, then cover and bake for about 20 minutes (until it’s heated through).
When I have the time, I like to reheat the tater tot hotdish in the oven in its original pan.
TATER TOT CASSEROLE WITHOUT CREAM OF MUSHROOM HOW TO
How to reheat leftover tater tot hotdish? Expect it to take an extra 30 minutes or so to bake. Prepare it in a freezer to the oven-safe pan (disposable aluminum pans work great, too!) and wrap it in aluminum foil after it is prepared (don't bake it!).
But a hot dish is always the main dish and must have a creamy soup base (or occasionally tomato), bite-sized veggies, a starch (think potatoes or pasta), a crispy topping, and often some cheese. Need me to break it down for you? You betcha! A casserole can be anything cooked in a casserole dish and be served as a side, main dish, or even dessert.
Is Tater Tot Hotdish or Casserole?Īll hotdishes are casseroles, but not every casserole is hotdish. But we’re happy to share this warm, comfort food with anyone and everyone wherever they live (even if you call it casserole) because, well, because we’re Minnesotans. At least, that’s what we claim and no one has tried to wrestle that prize from our hotdish-loving hands. Not to brag, but Tater Tot Hotdish was invented in Minnesota. Try our Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Hotdish or Chicken TaterTot Casserole for a tasty mix on the traditional recipe. Today, I'm going to stick with the standard, BEST recipe and you can mix and match as you like! Like chili or chocolate chip cookies, every family has its "BEST" Tater Tot HotDish version. Jump to Recipe (but you'll miss great tips & info!)
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